Use a pedometer?

Jupiter6
on 6/1/09 2:31 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

Based on the best evidence as of the end of 2003, Dr. Catrine Tudor-Locke recommends the following:

Classification of pedometer-determined physical activity in healthy adults:
1) Under 5000 steps/day may be used as a "sedentary lifestyle index"
2) 5,000-7,499 steps/day is typical of daily activity excluding sports/exercise and might be considered "low active."
3) 7,500-9,999 likely includes some exercise or walking (and/or a job that requires more walking) and might be considered "somewhat active."
4) 10,000 steps/day indicates the point that should be used to classify individuals as "active".
5) Individuals who take more than 12,500 steps/day are likely to be classified as "highly active".

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     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
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     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
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cschoen
on 6/1/09 2:37 am - NJ

RNY on 05/02/07

I have a few, actually and have to get into the habit of wearing one again. My job is VERY sedentary (research and writing in front of a computer all day) but I know last time I wore one with any regularity, while I didn't really make it to 10,000 steps/day, it certainly was a reminder to get up more!

Since I have a few, I should just leave one here at work - thanks for the nudge.....

Cyndi, Leader, OH Groups,
Northern NJ Stalwarts
and (the slow-growing) Keeping It Kosher After WLS

"I want my unwarranted optimism back!" Dilbert

Tara K.
on 6/1/09 3:23 am - Kuna, ID

One hour of walking plus my normal activity puts me at 10,000.

I may be feeling a tad *****y at the moment, but I REFUSE to try to incorporate more than an hour of cardio a day in my life. I'm just not willing to live my life like a biggest loser contestant. It will never be something I can maintain. I'm looking for a way to maintain long term and more than an hour day will probably not be it. just being honest.

RNY April 7, 2008 - from size 24/26 to size 6/8

Jupiter6
on 6/1/09 7:21 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

I'm with you 100%. I only walk an hour most days.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

RV Grandma
on 6/1/09 4:01 am - Snowbiird in So. California

RNY on 02/04/08

My husband and I have them and they do motivate you to try to get more steps in. I get in 10,000 - 12,000 most days and that is okay with me. I walk about 3 MPH so it takes a while but since I don't have to go to work each day and also have to walk the dog, it all helps get those numbers up.

Sandy

Highest weight: 305
Weight at Surgery: 258
Current weight: 130

MrsMassInk
on 6/1/09 8:56 am - MA

RNY on 03/27/09

I'm going to have to try to use a pedometer again, now that I have lost some weight. I tried last year, but the thing would not stay hooked on my pants because of my fat roll. I actually lost one, reaplaced it, found the 2nd one on the floor and gave up.

Tina Marie

Be the change that you want to see in the world ~ Ghandi

Terri R. R
on 6/1/09 9:25 am - 'bout 45 minutes from San Francisco, CA

RNY on 02/13/06

They are giving all the trainers at the Y a pedometer tomorrow. It's one that will upload our steps into a computer system each time we come into work. I'm going to be interested in how many steps I take a day. I'm on my feet running around like a mad woman the first part of the day and sit on my bottom the second part of the day. I'll let you know what I average.

Certified Personal Trainer

Jupiter6
on 6/1/09 9:50 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

Apparently on school days I am about 10k, on weekends more like 13k.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

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